6 insights for anyone who wants to Impact
August 2, 2015
The key insights on achieving and maximising Impact from Milaana’s social enterprise journey … More 6 insights for anyone who wants to Impact
Category: Features
Why Milaana ended and what lives on
July 20, 2015
A reflection on the factors to that led to the closure of Milaana’s operations as well as what lives on from this experience and how this longevity was created. … More Why Milaana ended and what lives on
The Ethics of Unpaid Internships
July 20, 2015
An ethical exploration into the issue of unpaid issues and why intermediaries are needed. Words by Sam Brown (CTO – Chief Thought Officer) … More The Ethics of Unpaid Internships
Milaana.org: what we built
July 17, 2015
Words by Olivier Pichon In our previous blog post, we announced Milaana.org as a software platform of connection is closing down. Whilst I am saddened by the news, as many members of the Milaana family are, I think there are also many reasons to be grateful for the wonderful journey we all had, building Milaana. In … More Milaana.org: what we built
To Connect is to Care
July 16, 2015
Words by Hollie Gordon Nietzche summed up our universal experience when he wrote, “Invisible threads are the strongest ties”. That force which we do not see, but we can certainly feel. Connection. It was only in my independence as a young adult that I began to truly value interdependence. It was another few years before I put … More To Connect is to Care
How Milaana Taught Me To Be My Own Boss
July 2, 2015
By Sophie Wood I loved my internship at Milaana because it was the exact opposite to what everyone else was doing. As a business student, most of my friends were applying for internships in corporate environments. Honestly, the corporate world made me feel nervous. I had absolutely no desire to subject myself to a job … More How Milaana Taught Me To Be My Own Boss
5 TED Talks to Help You Get Motivated!
June 11, 2015
Words by: Alison Killen As we reach the business end of the semester, there’s lots of work to be done. But are you working hard or hardly working? How many times have you needed to study but you can’t find the motivation? Procrastinating for days or weeks on end until it’s the night before an … More 5 TED Talks to Help You Get Motivated!
The Emotional Benefits of Volunteering
May 10, 2015
Words by: Sophie Wood We all know that volunteering is good. Good for the community, good for people who need help and definitely good for the resume (don’t pretend you weren’t thinking it). However I’ve recently read some articles and statistics that say volunteering is equally beneficial for your emotional health. For example, statistics have … More The Emotional Benefits of Volunteering
Milaana Guide to Goal Setting
May 7, 2015
The Tao of Leadership: Timeless Advice for Changemakers
April 27, 2015
By Lucy Skadins How useful is leadership advice from the 4th to the 6th Century BC? The answer may surprise you. You may have heard of the Tao Te Ching. Perhaps you have seen Lao Tzu quotes all over the internet? The Tao Te Ching is 81 verses of wise sayings and advice traditionally attributed … More The Tao of Leadership: Timeless Advice for Changemakers
